I’m trying this again. Last weekend’s pelagic is rescheduled for tonight and the conditions have all the makings of a great trip!

I’m heading to Cape May this morning, even though the simple thought of it makes my palms sweat, my heart race, and the hair on the back of my neck raise up. This week my driving anxiety ebbed and flowed… Some days much less comfortable than I expected after such great success last weekend.

That said, I’m still riding the wave and I’ve decided to try a route today that takes me over my biggest challenge yet on the Big Year bucket list-

the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

My carrot?

I need to add Piping Plover and pelagic birds to my year list.

And I’m determined to drive myself right over that stinkin’ bridge to get them.

Sending so many good thoughts your way, Nancy. You can do this! You’ve been such a source of inspiration. Be good to yourself… and remember to exhale. When we get anxious we often think to take a nice deep breath, and forget the greatest (calming) benefits come from the exhale. Wishing you a wonderful weekend… and a Piping Plover! 🙂

By now, you’re already over the bridge and on your way to a night on a boat with a serving of birds for breakfast! (You do know there are folks who are more afraid of the boat than the bridge…….)
Bon voyage….

I was always afraid of heights: looking out a second story window was a challenge. Then, when I was 22 I had to drive myself to Cape Cod from Arlington VA for work. Presently the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan loomed before me. Turn back in Manhattan traffic? Not a chance, so I had no choice. I made it across and bridges have been nothing since but a sense of accomplishment.

I have no doubt you’ll do it, Nancy. You go, girl! You’ll have a lot of us behind pushing.

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NMcAllister

I’m a mom and I’m a birder.
Passionate about both.
And undeniably passionate about life.
In 2016, I’ll be doing a Big Year, A Mom’s Big Year….
that is, an adapted version of the traditional birder’s Big Year. I’ll be going as many places and seeing as many birds as possible throughout 2016…all within the context of being the best mom I know how to be.